NGO Leaders From Around the World Share How Tech Has Helped Their Causes [VIDEO]

From bringing the World Cup to countries sans technology to preventing rape in embattled lands, technology and social media can and has had a massive effect on communities worldwide. A group of engaging speakers from around the world took the stage in the UN Week Digital Media Lounge (presented by the UN, 92Y and Mashable) to share their thoughts on both their causes and burgeoning technological advances.

Niemat Adam Ahmadi, Darfuri liaison officer for the Save Darfur Coalition; Adi Altshuler, founder and president of Krembo Wings; Gerrit Beger, chief of the Youth Section of the Division of Communications at UNICEF New York; and Liel Leibovitz, editor and writer for Tablet led a highly effective roundtable today on the effect they see technology having on their respective causes.

From raising money (more than $100,000) via Facebook to help children in Israel with disabilities form connections with other children, to spreading awareness about the situation in Darfur, the speakers on this panel shared some inspiring stories.

Check out the video above and let us know in the comments: What do you think of the speakers' efforts, and what more do you think needs to be done?

For ongoing coverage of the Digital Media Lounge check out Mashable's new Social Good channel.

September 23 is Social Good Day. Organize or participate in a meetup in your area to discuss how social media can be used to tackle some of the world’s social challenges and issues.

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